Welcome to Downtown Vernon! Whether you are working or retired the downtown Vernon lifestyle is both convenient and economical. Enjoy walking to restaurants, shopping, the theatre and hundreds of ongoing activities! The City of Vernon’s vibrant downtown core provides all services while the Okanagan Lake, Kalamalka Lake, Swan Lake, countless golf courses and Silver Star Mountain Resort are all within 20 minutes! If you are looking for commercial property the downtown is a perfect starting or stopping point to all adventure in the North Okanagan. Vernon is crossed by Highways 97 and 6 for easy access to points beyond.
Downtown Vernon Services and Highlights
- Real estate includes commercial property, condominiums for various ages groups, charming older homes, contemporary new townhomes
- 550 businesses, 52 restaurants, cafes, and brewpubs, and 150 retail boutiques, art galleries at your fingertips
- School District 22 and private schools: Alexis Park Elementary, École Beairsto Elementary, Vernon Senior Secondary and W.L. Seaton Secondary
- Okanagan College
- Greater Vernon Water and Sewer
- Hospital and numerous medical clinics and specialists
- Transit
- 30 minutes to Kelowna International Airport
- Downtown Vernon Association
- City of Vernon
Amenities and Recreation
- Performing Arts Centre
- Vernon Recreation Centre
- Kal Tire Place – Multiplex
- Priest Valley Arena and Centennial Outdoor Arena
- Vernon Curling Club
- Polson Park – Children’s play and spray and lawn bowling
- Polson Park Walkway
- Okanagan Science Centre
- Vernon Community Arts Center
- Vernon Farmer’s Market
- Murals! One of Canada’s largest outdoor art collections
